Here’s what a key lawmaker is thinking about as the 2021 Legislature gets to work

Update: 2021-01-19

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In this episode of U Rising, Utah Rep. Melissa Garff Ballard shares what she wants to hear from leaders of higher education institutions in the state as they prepare to present their funding requests in the 2021 Utah legislative session. The U’s priorities, according to Vice President Jason Perry? Compensation for faculty and staff and funding for the renovation of the Applied Sciences Building. Rep. Ballard also shares how students, in particular, can work proactively and productively to make their voices heard. Record on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. Thanks to Brooke Adams and Dave White for technical assistance. Original music by Taylor Hartley.

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Here’s what a key lawmaker is thinking about as the 2021 Legislature gets to work

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Here’s what a key lawmaker is thinking about as the 2021 Legislature gets to work

Here’s what a key lawmaker is thinking about as the 2021 Legislature gets to work